Enhancing the electromechanical behavior of a flexible polymer
| psu.edu
Implementing piezoelectricity, a property that enables the conversion of mechanical stress into electricity, into certain materials can be difficult. Qiming Zhang, distinguished professor of electrical engineering, led an interdisciplinary research team to create a piezoelectric polymer that could one day be used in a number of sensing applications.
Stuckeman School professor awarded 'outstanding administrator' honor
| psu.edu
Eliza Pennypacker, a professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at Penn State who twice served as its department head, was presented with the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture 2022 Outstanding Administrator Award on March 18 at the organization’s annual conference in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.
Colloquium on the Environment to feature visionary in sustainable development
| psu.edu
L. Hunter Lovins, author and sustainability development champion, will be Penn State’s 2022 Colloquium on the Environment keynote speaker at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, both online for all campuses and in person at 118 Katz Building on the University Park campus. Her talk will address the issue “Climate Change: Profitably Solving the Problem.”
SciComm lecture to discuss cross-section of media and social change
| psu.edu
Communication scholar and former Hollywood producer Caty Borum Chattoo will discuss how and why entertainment plays an important role in social change, in a virtual lecture on April 7. Borum Chattoo is executive director of the Center for Media & Social Impact and an assistant professor at American University.
New Kensington Digital Foundry named a Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center
| psu.edu
The Digital Foundry at New Kensington, a collaborative initiative of Penn State New Kensington and the Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland County, is slated to open in spring 2022 and has been named one of seven Smart Manufacturing Innovation Centers through the Department of Energy.
SEC proposes far-reaching climate disclosure rules for companies – here’s where the rules may be vulnerable to legal challenges
| theconversation.com
The SEC’s proposal would require companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and other climate risks, but it’s not a done deal yet. This story was written for The Conversation by Penn State Assistant Professor of Law Daniel Walters, and Law student William Manson.
Penn State Golf Courses incorporate sustainability into tree removal plans
| psu.edu
The Penn State Golf Courses recently entered into a partnership with the Office of the Physical Plant and the Sustainability Institute, who will advise them on the removal of 300-400 dead and dying trees from the courses. The partnership will keep sustainability at the forefront of its planning throughout the removal process.
Landscape architect, accessibility expert to showcase work at Penn State
| psu.edu
Alexa Vaughn, a Deaf landscape architect and accessibility specialist at MIG Inc. whose work focuses on inclusive design for and with the disabled community, will speak on March 30.
Penn State researchers to develop urban soil tests for Philadelphia growers
| psu.edu
A team of Penn State researchers will develop a long-term solution for the testing and management of urban soils for the safe production of garden and food crops in urban settings, funded by a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Washington wants to capture the natural gas leaking from landfills
| columbian.com
In the universe of global warming, carbon dioxide emissions tend to overshadow methane. This story links to recent Penn State research.
Digital library resources accessible at University Libraries for public use
| psu.edu
Library users who are not currently enrolled at or employed by Penn State, including Penn State retirees, community borrowers and library visitors, can log into Penn State University Libraries workstations at any Penn State campus and access digital licensed resources using Penn State Limited Access Accounts.
From the ground up: Taking 3D printing technology to the next level
| psu.edu
3D printing is increasingly used to manufacture a wide range of objects, from automotive parts to artificial teeth. Penn State researchers are taking the technology to the next level.
Flooding is the world's most devastating natural disaster, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Millions of Americans live in high-risk flood zones, with the threat amplified by climate change and aging infrastructure. This episode explores how innovative computer modeling and visualizations can help communities plan for future flood risks and develop effective response strategies. Listen to the podcast.
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